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Nelly Korda has been crowned LPGA Rolex Player of the Year for the second time in three seasons, wrapping up the award with three tournaments still to play.
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Nelly Korda has clinched the LPGA Rolex Player of the Year award - and frankly, nobody should be surprised. The American superstar locked up the accolade with three events still remaining in the 2026 season, leaving her rivals with no mathematical path to catch her.
Korda racked up 239 points, a staggering 63 clear of nearest challenger Haeran Ryu. Four victories this year, two of them majors, tell the story of a player operating on a different level. She now has 19 career titles to her name.
This is where it gets truly exciting. The Player of the Year distinction earns Korda another point towards the LPGA Hall of Fame, pushing her tally to 26. She needs just one more. One single point stands between her and golfing immortality.
The award came just a day after Korda was handed the key to the city of Bradenton, Florida. It is the second time she has claimed Player of the Year, having first won it in 2024.
Korda leads the tour in both earnings and scoring average from just 15 events, producing 10 top-10 finishes. She is, however, ineligible for the Vare Trophy after falling short of the minimum rounds requirement.
Following a two-month hiatus, Korda returns to action next week at The Annika driven by Gainbridge in Belleair, Florida. The season is winding down - but her legacy keeps building.
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